Marionette Darkstalkers Novels & Stories

He pointed out a large davenport. I just nodded, and he started walking out of the house. I let myself sit on the couch and waited. After a few minutes of being comfortable on the settee, I heard footsteps outside and opened the door. I saw Alarick holding the lead rope of a sorrel horse. “What is with the horse?” “We’ll ride this horse,” he replied and hopped on. I nodded and sighed. I thought werewolves can run faster than horses?

He threw his darkly handsome head back and laughed uproariously. “Are you telling me that you didn’t think of me in the dark of the night? That you didn’t crave the passion I alone could give you? If you’d responded to him the way you responded to me, he’d have run away from you in terror!” Lara launched herself at him like a lioness. Two incredibly powerful hands snapped around her wrists and held her back. An insolent smile curved his hard mouth. “You dress like a fifty-year-old maiden but you’re a little animal at heart, aren’t you, chérie? I scratch the surface of that lady-like exterior and I find teeth and claws. I like that. It excites me…”

Her chest tightened at her words, and the corners of her lips quirked upwards, almost in amusement. "Oh, has he not told you about his past? It's quite something. His brother, Sabin, kept rambling on and on when we injected him with a dose of our serum." Harlow gritted her teeth together, struggling against the straps, locking her down. "Do you want to know how violent and monstrous your mate is, Harlow?" Harlow shook her head. "I won't believe anything you say."

“Would either of you mind telling me where I am?” “Dark Moon pack territory, in Mercius.” Lucas answered. “Mercius? I’ve never heard of it. How far away from Zodia are we?” “Zodia?” Selene snorted. “Lucas, I think he’s knocked the sense out of himself or something, nothing he says makes any sense.” I was beginning to become irritated at the lack of useful information from the pair. The more my irritation rose, the worse the itching in my gums became. I was curious about the girl that was my mate, but more then anything I wanted to find the way home.

He’s happy I’ve been reunited with my mom. He faces Marion again. “She’s the spitting image of you.” Marion is as still as a statue, strong and unmoving. “Do you know my name?” Diego pauses. Time for more on-the-fly conversation. “Marion,” he finally responds. “The most feared Sun Warrior in history. Many think you’re dead.” Marion’s gaze is unwavering. “Do you know why I’ve allowed you to see me even though you’re a werewolf?” There’s venom in her voice on the last word.

Every blow he delivered carried the weight of something unnatural. Dark magic. Draven narrowed his eyes. "They've been tampered with," he muttered under his breath, parrying another brutal strike. "Enhanced beyond natural means." Kael’s movements were faster, stronger, almost berserker-like. Around them, werewolf warriors fought with an edge that even seasoned vampires struggled to match. And then, the first light of dawn touched the horizon. Draven felt the heat kiss his skin—a warning most vampires would dread. Around him, his warriors hesitated, confused, their instincts screaming to retreat from the rising sun.

"I don't sense any darkness within her." "Dante?" Chloe looked between Lucas and Dagmar. "Who is Dante?" "Dante was a demon." Lucas replied. "A few years back he tried to create an army of hybrids including demon-werewolves. He was defeated but not before he succeeded in fathering two demon-werewolf hybrids." "That we know of." Ursula interjected. "No one knows for sure if there are anymore or not." "So, you think I'm part demon?" Chloe asked slowly, not totally believing what she was hearing.

We didn't let the darkness win. END OF VOLUME ONE

I say hesitantly. “Sup dude? How’s life on the dark side?” Xane blurts out. “Don’t be a douchebag.” Donnie buts in. “It’s fine Donnie. Life couldn’t be worse, couldn’t be better.” I huff. “Cool.” Xane laughs. “Show him the mask for the game we are playing later!” Alex chuckles. “Sure. Plain white mask, black hoodie and Dead Man’s Woods. We’re going to play manhunt.” Donnie says with a smile.